The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-16

The trade dollars have been practically re
deemed in gold under act of Congress, although
they were held by but few persons, were insrin-
sically worth more than the standard dollar and
had far less equitable claim for redemption
than would the standard dollar. Ifever the time
comes when the standard dollar goes to ds-
Count the people. In the pockets of almost every
one OF whom will be foundm or less of those
dollars, will emphatically demand that they,
too, shall De redeemed in gold or made as good
| as when issued. and that the purchaser silver
bullion stop. If the plan above suggested were
now adopted they would probably never go to
discount-surely not except under altogether
extraordinary circumstances; and yet the pup
lie would have supply of them mited only by
| the need and demand of the people for them.
recommend that law to the above effect be
enacted
With regard to Immigration the Secretary
recommends that the existing laws be so
amended that. in addition to the pro-
vision prohibiting the landing of aliens
liable to become a public charge, idiots,
lunatics and convicts, a fine reasonable in
amount should be imposed upon the master Of
the vessel for every such person brought by
him to this country, and that such fine
be made lien upon the vessel. Pro-
vision should also be made that, where
aliens, after having been landed, are found,
Wllnln time TO be liked, to be of
either of the classes whose landing is prohib-
tied, they should be deported by or at the ex-
pense OF the master or owner of tie vessel
bringing them, and, OH failure to do so, such
master or owner to be subject to fine:
''The report of the Commissioner Of Internal
Revenue points out the great disparity between
the special taxes and the tax on the article itself
in the Oeomargarine law, which leaves it in
doubt as to whether the law should be construed
as protective measure or as prohibitory
measure. He suggests simplification of the
STATUTES If it Is to be simply an internal revenue
measure. and submits certain inforIna-
ton, including bills introduced and laws
passed by other countries as valuable
aids to Congress, whether the law is to be
perfected either as a protective measure or as
a prohibitory measure. 81 would recommend
that the law relative to oleomargarine be care
fully reconsidered by Congress-, and so amended
as to render it more efficient as means of pro-
tecting the people from being imposed upon
through the sale of this article as butter
THE WAR DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-The report of the Sec
Rotary Of War for the last fiscal year she VS.
that the expenditures during the year were
I1 1886, 1861 against SCI 1855, 302 appropriated for
the current fiscal year. The Secretary estimates
that S53, 33S, no will be needed during the fiscal
year ending June 3d. 1889. This includes an
item Of So, $780, ISL for public works and river
and harbor improvements He indorseS the
recommendation of Leutenant-General Sheri-
dan that the army be increased 5000 men, and
renews past recommendations for appropria-
tons to strengthen our seacoast and lake front
defenses. Secretary Endicott says that in
view of the success attained by our steel
makers it is apparent that the assurance that
the outlay for the necessary plant will prove
remunerative is all that is required to pro-
duce in this country the largest gun forgngs
of suitable quality. 1t is believed to be Of
vital Importance that appropriations be an
nually made by Congress until our present need
of modern guns is supplied and the aid that our
steel industry demands is assured AS a step
IN this direction an appropriation of S150u,000
for the forgngs of eight-inch and ten-inch b. L.
steel guns is recommended.
The Secretary strongly approves of the
Recommendation contained in General Sheri-
dams report touching the extension of all pos
sible aid by the general Government to the
National guard of the different States, and sug-
gesting system of National encampment for
State militia at the entire expense of the Ma
tional Government.
The report says that the buildings, fortiica-
tions, public works and grounds in the division
of the Atlantic are everywhere in need of re-
pair AM reconstruction. On the entire Atlantic
and gut coast line Of 2,S70 miles and the North
ern frontier of $3.50 miles the sole armament is
142 rified guns, of which 116 are obsolete and of
very low power Even the few serviceabIe
rifledg guns that are mounted are of but little
value. Some of them are mounted on old car
riages and all are without adequate protection.
Touching Geronimo and his fellow captvess
now confined at Fort Pickens and Mount Ver-
non barracks, the report says that they are
contented, perform their work with ala,rity.
and thus far their conduct has been excellent.
At this time it is difficult to find for them per-
manent home. Pending final decision they can
remain where they are in comfort and safety.
A brief history is given of the Colorow diff
Guilty in Colorado last August, and it is said
that some effort should certainly be made for
the restitution of their property to the Indians
A brief reference is made to the recon-
mendations of the engineer bureau relative to
the reconstruction of sea-coast and lake de-.
lenses, and it is said that there appears to be
no reason for further delay in beginning the
important work of fortifying the great harbors
SUGGESTIONS BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
WASHINGTON, Dec. S-The annual report
OF Attorney General Garland presents de-
tailed statement of the business of the
department during the last fiscal year.
During the year there were 1906 crim-
nal prosecutions. The aggregate amount of
judgments rendered in favor of the United
Statesin civil suits during the year was ST.
65l,25o. Fines, forfeitures and penalties i'm
posed during the year aggregated S475,75 The
Attorney-General renews his recommendation
of last year for the erection of a Govern
ment penitentiary and reformatory at an early
date. He renews the suggestion of the past
two years urging the erection of building ad-
joining the Department OF Justice building.
suitable for the Supreme Court of the United
States, with accommodations commensurate
with its high position and dignity.